KnownCarProblems2004 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 464 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan Armada, most often about the brakes (66% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Armada model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Nissan Armada problems
Brakes
308 complaints · 66%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc, power assist.
Brake system on Nissan pathfinder Armada 2004. The vehicle would vibrate while braking and the vehicle became increasing difficult to stop. The consumer was told that the brakes were not heavy enough for the vehicle and that the rotors were warped.
2004 Nissan Armada 2x4 le premature brake failure. Brake pads and rotors replaced at 24,000 miles dealer threw out parts before they could be inspected.
Fuel system
36 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 113,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spilled to the ground. The failure was experienced several times. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number 10v074000 (fuel system, other) however, the vehicle was not repaired.…
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the fuel gauges failed to detect the proper levels of fuel in the tank once it went under a quarter tank of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Engine
34 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Both exhaust manifolds failed twice. At 40,000 miles and 80,000 miles. Nissan replaced under warranty at 40k with same defective manifolds which failed again at 80k. Nissan offered to replace with same defective parts for a total of $2400.00. Leaks weren't discovered till 83k miles. I now own a vehicle that has…
My 2004 Nissan pathfinder Armada, radiator had an internal leak witch made my transmission fluid mix with my coolant fluid an now I need a new transmission and a radiator . Nissan fails to help me with my issue. When there was a earlier lawsuit on a very similar if not the same problem with the Nissan trucks from 2005…
Electrical
29 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, software.
I own a 2004 Nissan Armada. About 2 weeks ago while driving the red airbag warning light turned on and would not turn off. I just had it serviced today and was told that the front crash zone airbag sensor being that it is located outside of the front radiator grill ends up rusting out from the elements of our weather.…
Doesn't matter the speed of the vehicle, brakes tend to press to the floor, grinding noise and the only way to stop this is to pull over the vehicle, turn off the ignition and restart it. It randomly happens, but I am very concerned that if and when I tow or am on the highway, I don't won't my brakes to not work.…
Suspension
27 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
We own a 2004 Nissan Armada. The sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Left front wheel, tire, disk brake assembly, plus caliper and brake disk detached from vehicle while truck was traveling approx 60 MPH on rte 8 in conn. Truck spun into the median guard rail and I had to struggle to get it stopped. Inspection of the left front wheel well revealed that the tie road to that wheel…
Air bags
23 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window, on-off switch assembly.
Driving approximately 25 MPH leaving neighborhood when side curtain airbags deployed. No impact, the vehicle remained straight on the road with no issues. The airbags just deployed.
I own a 2004 Nissan Armada. About 2 weeks ago while driving the red airbag warning light turned on and would not turn off. I just had it serviced today and was told that the front crash zone airbag sensor being that it is located outside of the front radiator grill ends up rusting out from the elements of our weather.…
Transmission
19 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
I applied my brakes and stopped 10 feet behind a pick-up at traffic light. The car surged forward. I pushed on the brakes harder, stopped then the car surged again hitting the pick-up twice each time after stopping when pushing harder on the brakes. It is only after putting in neutral that it allowed me to control it…
I have a Nissan Armada 04, it has a problem in the auto trans. I took it for repair and to find out what the issue was. I was told that there was a part that was updated and that is why the car lost power while my husband was entering an intersection. I thought that a recall is intended to get cars with issues like…
Body and structure
15 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Unable to open rear tailgate or glass,opening glass later first worked for a few times now both inoperable,safety concern of being trapped in rear of vehicle.
We have a 2004 Nissan pathfinder Armada with under 74,000 miles on the odometer. The vehicle looks like it is in very good shape until it is put on a lift. The major control arms of the vehicle are severely rusted while other steel in close proximity is not. We found a recall for 1996-2004 Nissan pathfinders for this…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Nissan Armada recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Side air bag non-deployment
Summary
The subject vehicles are equipped with optional seat-mounted side air bags.all vehicles are equipped with standard frontal air bags and side air curtains.installation of the incorrect SRS diagnosis sensor unit does not impair deployment of the frontal air bag and side air curtain in the event of a crash.no reports of non-deployment of the subject seat-mounted side air bags have been received by the manufacturer or by NHTSA.the warranty reports cited above represent vehicle inspections conducted under the service campaign and sensor replacement was required in 32 of these cases.the manufacturer reports a total of 151 sensor units sold as replacement parts for all purposes.investigation disclo
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (308 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); fuel system (36 complaints, typically around 113,500 miles); engine (34 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Nissan Armada have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 28, 2010 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is the most complained-about Armada model year since 2000, with 464 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.